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Happy Birthday, America! You are 243 years old. We love you. Thank you, America. Is there ever a country is good as ours? I don’t think so. But I’m sure the people in France or Italy or Great Britain would disagree. They are proud nations. We’re not particularly special in being a nation, are we? … Continued

Why does it matter whether current not-elected Republican Gov. Kay Ivey and elected Tuscaloosa Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Walt Maddox debate the issues before Alabama voters? What’s the big deal, anyway? Each candidate will simply say what they think we want to hear. And, really, what advantage can Ivey gain from a debate with … Continued

A friend asked her Facebook followers this question on Independence Day: “On this beautiful 4th of July, I am just wondering what freedom means to you?” It’s a great question, and one well worth thinking about. One person wrote: “The right to think for myself is one thing.” Another quoted Nelson Mandela: “For to be … Continued

Beware the Ides of March, warned the seer to Julius Caesar, but Caesar didn’t, and the Roman emperor was reportedly assassinated on March 15, 44 BC. On this Ides of March, there are other warnings going out, not for a literal assassination but, perhaps, massive political consequences. Politicians on all levels – federal, state, and … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the last eight months, the Ukraine has dominated International news in ways that no country ever wants to dominate International headlines.  Ukraine has seen months of civil strife and unrest that has led to the ousting of the pro-Russian Ukranian President, the invasion of the Crimea by Russian … Continued

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued a statement following President Obama’s controversial comments to Russian President Medvedev that were accidentally captured by an open microphone at a public appearance of the two world leaders. Senator Sessions said, “President … Continued